"NBA teams glazing Carti now?" - NBA fans torn over 76ers' attempt to get Playboi Carti to release his next album
Rapper and Philadelphia 76ers superfan Playboi Carti is set to release his third studio album as fans - and NBA teams - await the album's drop. The 76ers attempted to sway Playboi Carti to release his album with a post on X featuring the rapper wearing an Allen Iverson jersey.
"drop the album @playboicarti," the Sixers posted on X.
NBA fans on X had a divided reaction to the organization's post, with some fans cracking jokes at the 76ers.
"Posting Carti before your buddy makes the ECF," one fan joked.
"@sixers y'all need to focus on winning a championship," another fan added.
"Got nba teams glazing Carti now," a third fan commented.
Some NBA fans supported Philadelphia's post.
"SIXERS ADMIN IS GOATED," one fan exclaimed.
"This literally gotta be the best album promo of all time," another fan commented.
"Greatest rollout of all time," another fan agreed.
The rest of the NBA has also hopped on the trend, as fans speculate that these posts could be tied to a potential tour.
NBA All-Star reveals he nearly signed with 76ers this offseason
On Monday's episode of Podcast P, DeMar DeRozan detailed his experiences this offseason before landing with the Sacramento Kings, detailing possible suitors.
On the show, DeRozan revealed the 76ers were one of his favored potential landing spots.
"I was thinking about [Philadelphia]. Philly definitely was an option(35:13 mark)."
DeRozan also added he was waiting to see where Paul George would land and as it would turn out, it was with one of his top teams on his list.
DeRozan went on to sign with the Sacramento Kings via a sign-and-trade, landing in Sacramento on a three-year, $76.7 million deal. Paul George signed with the Sixers for four years on a $212 million deal.
The two will be strong veteran leaders for their respective teams this season, as both Sacramento and Philadelphia will be hoping to compete for an NBA championship in 2024-25.